MBB: WestConn uses strong start to pull past Panthers

Game Leaders

Western Connecticut
Pts: Jaheim Young - 13
Reb: 2 Players (#22, #24 - 7)
Ast: 2 Players (#04, #23 - 5)
Plymouth State
Pts: Kyler Bosse - 13
Reb: 2 Players (#02, #30 - 9)
Ast: Giorgi Tsiklauri - 3

Team Stats

Western Connecticut
Plymouth State

Field Goals

(23-65)
(15-55)

Field Goal %

35.4%
27.3%

Rebounds

46
41

Assists

16
10

Turnovers

21
29

Pts off Turnovers

23
9

2nd Chance Pts

15
8

Pts in the Paint

34
24

Fastbreak Pts

17
6

Bench Pts

32
21
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Jan 20, 2024

MBB: WestConn uses strong start to pull past Panthers

 

PLYMOUTH, N.H. – The Plymouth State University men's basketball team fell to the Western Connecticut State University Wolves, 71-45, in a Little East Conference (LEC) contest at Foley Gymnasium on Saturday afternoon.

WestConn, one of the top ranked teams in the LEC, opened a first half lead that was too big to come back from. The Panthers put forth a solid second half, but the Wolves deemed to be too strong in the end. Senior Kyler Bosse (Manchester, N.H.) led the Panthers with 13 points, while classmate Christian Barr (Henniker, N.H.) tallied nine points in the losing effort.

Plymouth State dips to 5-13 (1-8 LEC), while WestConn improves to 14-4 (7-2 LEC).

 

The Basics:

  • Plymouth State 45, WestConn 71
    • Plymouth State (5-13, 1-8 LEC)
    • WestConn (14-4, 7-2 LEC)

Top Performers:

  • Kyler Bosse (13 pts, 7 reb)
  • Christian Barr (9 pts, 3-7 fg, 3-4 ft, 4 reb)
  • Giorgi Tsiklauri (6 pts, 9 reb, 3 ast)

How it Happened:

  • Play opened with the Wolves ahead 9-6 with 16:54 remaining in the first half.
  • WestConn recorded the next 12 points to increase the margin to 21-6 midway through the opening frame.
  • Plymouth State was able to cut the margin back to single digits (21-12) with 8:11 on the clock.
  • The Wolves started to pull away, closing out the first by taking a 42-22 lead into the locker room.
  • PSU jumped on a 13-4 run midway through the second half, but still found themselves down 54-37 as the team attempted to cut into the deficit.
  • WestConn resumed control of the game as the team cruised to a comfortable victory.

By the Numbers:

  • WestConn outrebounded the Panthers, 46-41, including 17-12 on the offensive glass.
  • Bench points were in the Wolves' favor, 32-21.
  • The Panthers recorded 24 of their points in the paint.
  • PSU recorded 10 steals in the contest.
  • The Panthers are 23-46 in the head-to-head matchup dating back to 1991.

 

Up Next:

  • The Panthers head to #9 Keene State on Wednesday (Jan. 24) for a clash with the Owls. Game time is set for 7:30 p.m.

 

 

 

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